Despite the fact that Kill Bill and Kung Fu star David Carradine passed away in Bangkok over six months ago, his already-impressive list of acting jobs will have several more additions in 2010 if this is any indication. It seems that Carradine already had a half-dozen appearances left in the post-production hopper when he died. Now, you could wait to see his newer work, OR you could just go see a 1976 film (on a nice, big screen) that we already know he was great in. The Cinema Studies Student Union is presenting Bound for Glory this Friday night – for FREE!
Carradine plays the lead in this biopic of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie who was so influential on Bob Dylan and the emerging American folk scene in the 60s. Bound for Glory is said to be a fabulous visual treat, having won the Best Cinematography Oscar that year. Director (and former film editor) Hal Ashby had a talent for taking on interesting material and making it great – Harold and Maude (1971), Shampoo (1975), Coming Home (1978), and Being There (1979). The movie garnered several important nominations in acting, editing, directing, and costumes, when it was released – Oscars, Golden Globes, and even a nomination for a Palme D’or from Cannes. It only won for cinematography (as already noted) and music (not surprising, given it’s subject matter).
CINSSU has a short write up on the movie here (just scroll down the left side and click on the movie title). The screening will be held at the Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Ave) this Friday, March 12th at 7pm. And remember – it’s FREE!
